To inspire women around the world by promoting Wellness, (i.e. women and maternal healthcare, fistula repair, prolapsed uterus repair, emotional care for abuse and rape, and female genital mutilation and trafficking prevention) Education, (i.e. literacy and vocational training) and Economic (i.e. micro enterprise and small business training) opportunities for impoverished women making less than $2.70 per day. In 2024, 4302 women were empowered as SowHope funded 30 projects in 12 developing world countries.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$557K
+16.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$23K
-65.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-65.8% YoY
About Sowhope Org
Based on IRS filings
Sowhope Org is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ROCKFORD, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $557K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $557,495 | $476,865 | $651,585 |
| Revenue | $564,467 | $479,496 | $573,959 |
| Expenses | $462,246 | $666,807 | $593,613 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,630 | $3,795 | $1,732 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hagar USA ($17,680), Harvest Bridge ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hagar USA Charlotte, NC | Education and Economic | $17,680 |
| Harvest Bridge Grove City, PA | Economic | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dailey Brown | Corp President and CEO | 50 | $85,000 |
| Lisbeth Leeson | Corp Vice President/Secretary, Board Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Mita Fitzjohn | Board Chairperson | 3 | — |
| Lauren Spangler | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Alfred Longtin | Board Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Leecie Patton Brown | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Fridah Kanini | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Doreen Mangrum | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael McDonnell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jason Radmacher | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Arnaldo Rodriguez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kim Rowsome | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christie Unakalamba | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sowhope Org?
Sowhope Org is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ROCKFORD, MI. It holds $557K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sowhope Org?
As of 2024, Sowhope Org holds $557K in total assets with $564K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $23K in 2024.
Where does Sowhope Org operate?
Sowhope Org has awarded grants in Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Sowhope Org award?
In 2024, Sowhope Org awarded 2 grants totaling $23K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sowhope Org's EIN?
Sowhope Org's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1946849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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